The new, innovative funding mechanism WFP BRIDGE aims to catalyze additional funding for businesses working towards ending hunger in challenging environments and who often struggle to access commercial financing mechanisms.

The EMW 2023 line-up is organized across several thematic streams, such as digitization, social performance, funding/investment – and this year there also will be streams on refugee finance, agri-finance, and a particular emphasis on green and climate-smart finance, and “Food Security & Nutrition” – the topic of the European Microfinance Award 2023.

Banco Davivienda and the International Finance Corporation announced the closing of a financing agreement for $300 million to promote gender inclusion and sustainability in Colombia.

According to a recent report U.S.-based Friendship Bridge shows clear evidence of achieving its aim of breaking the cycle of generational poverty among rural families in Guatemala.

Ministers and high-level representatives from Bhutan, The Gambia and Liberia last week launched a 22-signature Ministerial Declaration in New York calling for "simplified" and "consistent" access to climate finance.

Varthana finances affordable private schools and students with affordable school and student loans, customized to enable schools and students to unlock their full potential.

People in Vanuatu are set to benefit from a new national digital payment platform, part of an ongoing transformation of the nation's financial infrastructure to build a modern, resilient financial system.

The event will bring together experts, pioneers, and advocates to discuss sustainable finance and responsible investment.

e-MFP is excited to present the analysis of Green Inclusive Finance trends over the past decade in a publication "State of the Art of Green Inclusive Finance 2011-2019."

Mastercard has joined forces with a renowned training and development organization Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance to drive financial inclusion in the country and the wider region.